Can You Name the 5 "S" Functions of the Pelvic Floor?

We officially need a national pelvic floor appreciation day.

Patient From Croatia Travels 6,000 miles to Heal From Pudendal Neuralgia—and Does Just That

“Always trust your instinct even if others tell you it’s all in your head.”

Pudendal Neuralgia, Support, Testimonials, Treatments, Diagnoses, Women's Health, Global Patient ProgramJenna LesoeurJuly 11, 2019pelvic floor physical therapy, pelvic pain, pelvic health education, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic floor physical therapy near me, does pelvic floor physical therapy work?, pelvic floor education, pelvic floor exercises, pelvic floor support group, international pelvic pain society, help with pelvic pain

My Favorite Way to Heal at the Soul Level

If you are anything like me, you often wait too long to do this!

Scar Tissue and Adhesion Treatment

If you have significant scar tissue, either from Cesarian-section births, from vaginal births, or from laparoscopic (scope) incisions—this is a must-read.

Here's Exactly What to Expect During Your First Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Visit

Watch this video if you want to come to your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment prepared, confident and ready to start your healing journey.

Are You Making This Mistake While Squatting?

Not all squats are created equal.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Beyond Physical Healing

Your healing plan should be intricate, multi-modal, and unique—customized to YOU.

Testimonials, Support, About Us, Diagnoses, Intro to Pelvic Floor PT, TreatmentsJenna LesoeurDecember 20, 2018pelvic floor physical therapy, pelvic pain, pelvic health education, pelvic floor dysfunction, orange county pelvic floor physical therapy pregnancy, pelvic floor physical therapy near me, does pelvic floor physical therapy work?

"I am 100% pain free today and have stayed pain free for over 5 years."

You may know it as painful bladder syndrome, IC, or even mistake it for reoccurring urinary tract infections, but there is one thing everyone can agree—Interstitial Cystitis is an often painful and always inconvenient pelvic floor condition.

In Pain? 4 Things You Really Need to Tell Your Doctor

The current method used by medical professionals to express patient pain levels is often relative—learn how you can accurately communicate your unique pain symptoms with your doctor.

Why Personalized Healing Plans are Everything: Pelvic Floor Treatment with Ehler’s-Danlos Syndrome

For those with Ehler’s-Danlos Syndrome, simple activities such as walking, breathing, and emptying the bladder can be difficult.

Pelvic Health After Baby: How to Address Postpartum Pain and Orthopedic Issues

Aneeka came to us after the birth of her second child suffering from sacroiliac joint pain, SI joint hyper-mobility, back pain, and stress urinary incontinence.

Conquering Pudendal Neuralgia: Brad's Success Story

When Brad first came to us, he couldn’t sit for even 1 minute due to Pudendal Neuralgia.

Avoid Surgery with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

“This may seem a little dramatic, but Sarton Physical Therapy has changed my life."

Treatment for Vulvodynia: Here's Why You Need Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

1 in 4 women suffer with sexual pain and sexual dysfunction.

Diagnoses, Pain With Sex, Women's Health, Treatments, Support, Vulvodynia/VestibulodyniaJenna LesoeurMay 29, 2018sexual pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia, sexual dysfunction, vulvar anatomy, treatment for vulvodynia, vulvodynia symptoms, pelvic floor physical therapy, orange county pelvic floor physical therapy pregnancy

The Important Relationship Between the Diaphragm and the Pelvic Floor

The diaphragm is a postural muscle, so it's likely that if you have a back problem, you have a diaphragm problem. We want to add to that: if you have a diaphragm problem, it's likely you also have a pelvic floor problem!

Men's Health, Diagnoses, Education, Pelvic Pain, Treatments, Women's HealthJenna LesoeurMay 15, 2018diaphragm, diaphragm dysfunction, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic floor breathing, breathing issues, hypertonicity, muscle hypertonicity, hypertonic muscles, pelvic floor physical therapy, pelvic floor muscles

Diastasis Recti: Diagnosis, Exercises & Misconceptions

At 35 weeks, 100% of women have Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA), which might cause a bulge in the middle of the abdomen where the two muscles separate.

Diagnoses, Education, Surgery, Treatments, Women's Health, PregnancyJenna LesoeurMay 15, 2018DRA, diastasis recti, diastasis rectus abdominis, Diastasis recti exercises, pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic floor physical therapy, orange county pelvic floor physical therapy pregnancy, pregnancy physical therapy

Adapting to Life with Infertility—from a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Herself

I suffered with severe dysmenorrhea (painful periods) and SI joint pain for years, along with chronic fatigue and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis since grad school.